Using satellite and drone images to analyse Adélie penguin guano, researchers discovered that the seabirds eat more fish when ...

Although the continent of Antarctica is usually described as a hostile, frozen wilderness, surprisingly unique animals exist that have adapted to its extreme conditions. Indeed, although this is a ...

In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine. Some of the most ...

Penguins and seals may rule Antarctica’s waters, but its largest land animal is a 6mm midge that “freezes” and dries out come winter—only to thaw and keep going when it’s warmer. Here is its story.

Researchers have identified the first-ever dinosaur fossil discovered on Antarctica, revealing it belonged to a titanosaur.

An atmospheric river brought warm, moist air to the coldest and driest corner of the planet in 2022, pushing temperatures 70 degrees above average. A new study reveals what happened to Antarctica's ...

Antarctica is a land of extremes. Its harsh winds, icy landscapes, and bone-chilling temperatures seem like an environment where life shouldn’t exist. Yet, somehow, a handful of animals not only ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...